Perri Shakes-Drayton’s miserable World Championships have been ended by the
knee injury she suffered during last night’s 400 metres hurdles final.

The Londoner expected to make the podium after a highly-impressive summer, but
she felt the problem in her left knee almost from the start and it
contributed to a torrid run, clattered hurdles and seventh place.

She had an ultrasound after the race at the Luzhniki Stadium and has now flown
home, accompanied by her coach, Chris Zah. It is cruel luck for one of the
most popular and talented members of the team, made worse by the knowledge